The teen featured in this TV PSA bravely shared their lived experiences prior to being placed into foster care. If the Walls Could Talk aims to shine a light on the circumstances from which children are removed and placed into foster care. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption works tirelessly to
Public-private partnership will expand the Foundation’s signature program Columbus, Ohio — The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) are proud to announce a partnership that will lead to more adoptions of the longest-waiting youth waiting in fos
For more than 30 incredible years, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and Wendy’s have had a special relationship built on a shared commitment to achieving our mutual founder Dave Thomas’ vision that every child will have a permanent home and a loving family. Since 1992, The Wendy’s Company, fr
(as of June 30, 2022) In 2017, the Foundation launched an ambitious, multi-year business plan to expand the reach of Wendy’s Wonderful Kids in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Since then, the Foundation’s staff more than doubled in size. We knew we needed a new building where we could continue to
The following individuals represent our ever-growing base of supporters who are passionately powering the Foundation’s mission. We are humbled to share some of the many reasons they support our work. Pat Swanick and his wife, Diana, have a special place in their hearts for adoption. Both originally
Public-private partnership will find permanent homes for longest-waiting youth Columbus, Ohio — The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and the state of Alabama are proud to announce a partnership that will find permanent, loving homes for the longest-waiting youth in foster care. This u
New York At just 8 years old, Brianna was placed in foster care, through no fault of her own, after experiencing years of abuse and neglect. The youngest of six children, Brianna was separated from her siblings, including her oldest sister, Amanda. “When you go into foster care, you’re like,
Before I was Adopted – Radio
Thanks to our generous community of supporters, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has found forever families more than 12,000 children. But the number of children waiting to be adopted from foster care continues to rise as families are devastated by the opioid crisis and other issues. More tha
Thanks to our generous community of supporters, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has found forever families more than 12,000 children. But the number of children waiting to be adopted from foster care continues to rise as families are devastated by the opioid crisis and other issues. More tha
Mississippi After Kameca’s friend opened her and Jamar’s eyes to the great need for foster-to-adopt families, the couple sought to find a way to create permanency for children in foster care. Wendy’s Wonderful Kids recruiter, Kenyata, was looking for a forever family for Niyah and Elias — siblings w
